whereas

¹where·as

conjunction \hwer-ˈaz, wer-, (ˌ)(h)wər-\

Definition of WHEREAS

1

a : while on the contrary b : although

2

: in view of the fact that : since —used especially to introduce a preamble

Examples of WHEREAS

1. <whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well>
2. <whereas there are many good reasons to switch to Plan B, we must stick with Plan A as long as it is feasible>

Origin of WHEREAS

Middle English where as, from where + as

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to WHEREAS

Synonyms: as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], 'cause, considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, since

Related Words: but, if

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Rhymes with WHEREAS

free jazz, Hejaz, pizzazz, topaz, whenas